COOKERY COURSES

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em

Everyone knows how passionate the French are about food and cooking. So, what better way to get on equal terms with them, than by experiencing the culinary delights of a cookery holiday, where you can eat your mistakes...but hopefully not too many.

Join Manxski and chef Hervé Willems, to hone your culinary skills, while immersing yourself in the gastronomic delights of Haute-Savoie.

This practical course will suit a complete novice or a home-cook looking for confidence and help with basic techniques including knife skills, stocks and soups, egg cookery, fish and shellfish, meat preparation and cooking, baking, pastry making, breads and vegetable cookery.

The undemanding tuition is combined with a gentle introduction to the produce, wines and specialities of this lovely corner of France, with ample time to enjoy the spectacular scenery. The price includes:

5 nights full-board accommodation sharing a twin/double luxury private suite
Transfers to and from Geneva Airport (45 minutes travel)
Course tuition, recipe folder and apron

Hervé Willems is a French Chef with extensive experience in Paris, the Loire valley, Germany, London and Scotland, including operating his own restaurants; he is currently a consultant private chef & trainer.

More information...here.